Canon 5DS R vs Sigma fp

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Canon 5DS R vs Sigma fp

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35mm 864.0mm²
50.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 5DS R conclusion.

35mm 858.0mm²
24.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon 5DS R advantages over Sigma fp

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Higher max flash sync
1/200 vs 1/30 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
More pixels
50.6 vs 24.6 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Bigger JPEG buffer
28 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sigma fp advantages over Canon 5DS R

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 5.98 vs 4.14 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Thinner
45 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
422g vs 948g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1044k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Faster JPEG shooting
18.0 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
18.0 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Phenomenal resolution and sharpness; Fine Detail Picture Style is like in-camera Unsharp Mask; Excellent print quality; Decent high ISO performance; Improved normalized dynamic range compared to 5D Mark III; Decent burst speed with good buffer depths; Built-in intervalometer & timelapse movie mode.
AF speed tested closer to consumer-level DSLRs; Dynamic range lower than competing models from Nikon & Sony; Lack of OLPF means subject to more aliasing artifacts with some subjects; No 60p video frame rate; No headphone jack; Timelapse video is only 1080p.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D810

Canon 5DS R

Nikon D810

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
More cross-type AF points

$2997
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810

Sigma fp

Nikon D810

$1699
35mm

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$2997
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Internal flash

Compare Sigma fp vs Nikon D810

Compared to Canon 5DS

Canon 5DS R

Canon 5DS

$1499
35mm

Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1549
35mm

Less expensive
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Canon 5DS R vs Canon 5DS

Sigma fp

Canon 5DS

$1699
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1549
35mm

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp vs Canon 5DS

Compared to Pentax K-1

Canon 5DS R

Pentax K-1

$1499
35mm

Fast startup
More cross-type AF points

$1800
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 5DS R vs Pentax K-1

Sigma fp

Pentax K-1

$1699
35mm

Bigger pixels
Shoot 4K video

$1800
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sigma fp vs Pentax K-1

Compared to Sony A7C

Canon 5DS R

Sony A7C

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Lens selection

$1648
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 5DS R vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp

Sony A7C

$1699
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1648
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp vs Sony A7C

Compared to Sigma fp L

Canon 5DS R

Sigma fp L

$1499
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 5DS R vs Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

$1699
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

$2499
35mm

More pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

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